Tevita Pangai Jr has been included in Hull KR’s extended squad to take on Wakefield Trinity, as promised by head coach Willie Peters, and is in contention to make his debut for the Robins.
Hull KR travel to the DIY Kitchens Stadium a week after their Wembley disappointment, aiming to immediately bounce back with a strong performance against an impressive Wakefield outfit.
Daryl Powell’s side are just below Hull KR in the Super League table on points difference, in a battle of fourth versus fifth in Super League Round 13.
Pangai Jr was spotted going through fitness drills during Hull KR’s captain’s run at Wembley last Friday, working to overcome a calf injury since his move from a spell in French rugby union.
Dean Hadley drops out after failing his head injury assessment in the opening exchanges of the Challenge Cup final, while Jack Brown completed a move to Castleford Tigers earlier this week. The prop forward has agreed a deal until the end of 2028.
Ryan Hampshire has been included in the extended squad, while Mikey Lewis has been cleared of any serious injury following his setback in the capital. The England international struggled to overcome a leg/ankle issue after a legal challenge from Wigan captain Liam Farrell in the first half last Saturday.
Hull KR 21-man squad
Tom Davies, Peta Hiku, Oliver Gildart, Joe Burgess, Mikey Lewis, Tyrone May, Sauaso Sue, Jez Litten, Tom Amone, James Batchelor, Elliot Minchella, Jack Broadbent, Sam Luckley, Jai Whitbread, Rhyse Martin, Karl Lawton, Jordan Dezaria, Noah Booth, Bill Leyland, Ryan Hampshire, Tevita Pangai Jr.